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Let's start with your ignition's main arteries: the plug wires. Pictured are two examples of commonly used wires stripped down to their cores to reveal the difference between solid (R) and spiral-wound (L). The added insulation on the spiral or carbon-core style wires provides the necessary suppression to reduce radio noise (EMI), but can also reduce the amount of voltage a wire can carry, which is why the aftermarket offers improved components.
Plugs 'N' Wires - Diy Corner

 Let's start with your ignition's main arteries: the plug wires. Pictured are two examples of commonly used wires stripped down to their cores to reveal the difference between solid (R) and spiral-wound (L). The added insulation on the spiral or carbon-core style wires provides the necessary suppression to reduce radio noise (EMI), but can also reduce the amount of voltage a wire can carry, which is why the aftermarket offers improved components.  View Related Article

 

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